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How to Travel from

Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$45.86
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$38.22

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Vratarnica
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$19.11

Comanto Trans

Phone:
+4-021-312.03.45
Website:
comantotrans.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$28.02

Alexiev

Phone:
02/813 33 98
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.23–$76.43

Darkom Prevoz

Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Brestovačka
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Golenţi
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$13.38

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$12.74
Train from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$280.25

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Plane from Istanbul to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Istanbul to Niš
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Plane from Istanbul to Niš
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$356.68

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Istanbul to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula is to train via Sofia which costs $14.13 - $25 and takes 23h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula is to drive which takes 8h 35m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

The distance between Istanbul and Balkan Peninsula is 814 km. The road distance is 785 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

It takes approximately 14h 11m to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula, including transfers.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs $35.87 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train via Sofia, which costs $14.13 - $25 and takes 23h 16m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Balkan Peninsula?

Balkan Peninsula is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:43 in Istanbul and 09:43 in Balkan Peninsula.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Balkan Peninsula.

Where can I stay near Balkan Peninsula?

There are 40+ hotels available in Balkan Peninsula. Prices start at $19.25 per night.
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